Before iced tea ruled the summer table, there was raspberry vinegar. If you've ever wondered what Gilded Age Americans sipped at their Decoration Day picnics, the answer is not lemonade. Well, not only lemonade. The drink that showed up on respectable middle-class picnic menus … [Read more...] about The Drink in Every Gilded Age Picnic Basket (And Why It Deserves a Comeback)
Drinks
Claret Cup: The Victorian Drink for People Who Knew Better Than to Rush
Champagne cup was a gesture. Claret cup was a commitment. It was the drink of long summer afternoons, served cold and refilled without ceremony. If a champagne cup was what you served when you wanted to impress, a claret cup was what you served when you wanted your guests to … [Read more...] about Claret Cup: The Victorian Drink for People Who Knew Better Than to Rush
Champagne Cup: The Drink That Kept Edwardian Parties Going All Afternoon
Before the cocktail hour, there was the cup. A jug of champagne, cupped on a warm afternoon, was as essential to Edwardian entertaining as the guest list. If you have ever wondered what the guests at a Downton Abbey garden party were drinking while they stood on the lawn making … [Read more...] about Champagne Cup: The Drink That Kept Edwardian Parties Going All Afternoon
Refreshing Drink Recipes You Can Make at Home: Quick & Easy Ideas
Nothing quite beats having a nice cold drink on a warm afternoon. Just as satisfying can be serving a fun drink option at a party. You may be looking for a fruity cooler, sparkling mocktail, or creamy treat. Whatever your preference, making drinks at home can be both fun and … [Read more...] about Refreshing Drink Recipes You Can Make at Home: Quick & Easy Ideas
Traditional Ale Wassail Recipe: The Original Medieval Christmas Drink
Before mulled cider became the holiday standard, wassail meant one thing: warm spiced ale with roasted apples floating on top. This traditional ale wassail recipe recreates the authentic medieval drink that would have been served at grand estates like Downton Abbey - long before … [Read more...] about Traditional Ale Wassail Recipe: The Original Medieval Christmas Drink
